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21 July 2013New York State Police Investigate Fatal, Multi-Vehicle Crash in Hebron, New York

NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Steven James

Troop G Commander

PRESS RELEASE

The New York State Police in Greenwich investigated a 3 vehicle - 1 person fatal accident which occurred on State Route 22 in the Town of Hebron, Washington County. The accident occurred at approximately 9:53 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 on State Route 22 near the intersection of Dorence Lane. There was one fatality and 5 injured as follows:

Deceased:Lisa D. Martin age 43 Vehicle # 2 Driver
North Adams, Massachusetts
Pronounced at the scene by Washington County Coroner James Gariepy

Preliminary cause of the accident indicates that vehicle # 1, being operated by Ora Roaix, was traveling south on State Route 22 when it crossed into the northbound lane and struck vehicle # 2 head on killing Lisa Martin. Victim Logan Hall was traveling south on State Route 22 when he came upon the accident and stopped to assist victims Mattison and Roaix. Hall was standing next to vehicle # 1 which came to rest on its side across both lanes. Vehicle #3, being operated by Dorothy Brace, came over the crest of the hill and could not stop in time to avoid vehicle #1 and struck same sending that vehicle into pedestrian Logan Hall. Assisting the New York State Police at this scene were the Washington County Sheriff’s Dept., the Granville Police Dept., Granville & Hebron Fire Depts., and EMS from Fort Ann, Granville, Fairhaven, & Salem. New York State Police Accident Reconstruction is also assisting in this investigation. The preliminary investigation found no sign of alcohol involvement and the circumstances surrounding the accident continue to be investigated.

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